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Hollyfield Manor Wedding | Richmond Wedding Photographer | Jeremy + Meghan

Hollyfield Manor Wedding | Richmond Wedding Photographer | Jeremy + Meghan

Perfect. It's rare to use that word to describe a wedding day, with so many things that could go wrong, run behind, or become stressful, but it's exactly how I think of Jeremy and Meghan's wedding. Both of them were filled with nervous excitement in the hours before they said I do, but they could not have walked into the day with more confidence in the person they chose who would soon be standing in front of them. The weather was gorgeous, the enormous bridal party was loads of fun, and even the adorable ring bearer cooperated as he was rolled down the aisle in a cart. The hours of planning and dozens of spreadsheets that they 'nerded out' over all paid of, and from start to finish their wedding was perfection.

There are always elements of a wedding day that I fall in love with and in this case, it was a four- way tie: Hollyfield Manor was stunning, from the bridal suite to the reception space, Meghan's dress was a soft, summery gown that looked as glamorous as she did, the bouquet was an amazing creation of blush peonies, roses, and pops of white...but most of all, Jeremy and Meghan's relationship is what shone through. They both love to be organized. They were both have hearts of gold, as evidenced in the speeches that highlighted their best qualities. They both fell in love with each other the day they met and spent 7 solid hours together. Together, they are perfect...

My First Print Feature! | Richmond Weddings Magazine | Richmond Wedding Photographer

My First Print Feature! | Richmond Weddings Magazine | Richmond Wedding Photographer

As much as I love to see so many weddings over the past few years featured in online blogs, there was something about me that wanted to see just one in print. I know how difficult it is to get any wedding featured (the day itself has to be beautiful, match the style of the blog, not be too similar to other published weddings, and come during the right season) so I was sure that having a print feature was several years down the road. Content with this idea, I have been working harder and harder each wedding to be better for my couples and for myself, with lofty future goals in mind.

After Michael and Jessica's wedding at The Manor House at Kings Charter in Richmond last May, I was able to develop a relationship with the wonderful coordinator there. When I sent over images she told me what I had only hoped to believe: she thought this was a wedding that had the potential for a print feature. I didn't let myself get too excited, but I finished the submission process as quickly as possible, sent off an email, and held my breath...

Why I Changed My Mind about a First Look | Advice from a Bride

Why I Changed My Mind about a First Look | Advice from a Bride

Today I'm introducing one of my 2016 brides, Kayla, whose wedding at Maymont in October was one of my favorites! We chatted about having a first look and she told me it wasn't something she wanted - but after considering who she was marrying, she changed her mind. This is such a sweet story and I'm so glad she is sharing it with us today!

Josh and I met in the spring of 2014 on Match.com. I think that’s an important place to start, not as an advertisement (though obviously I have no complaints about my results there) but because where and how we met has a lot to do with the kind of people we both are. Online dating is a great way for shy, nervous introverts to meet and get to know each other before having to face the pressures of interacting with a stranger in real life.

But where I warm up almost immediately after meeting someone I like, Josh stays pretty shy. He is funny, thoughtful, caring, interesting, and extremely knowledgeable about dozens of topics, and probably the smartest person I know, but he is much more introverted than I am. And where I would love to tell you a million things about myself, Josh is more hesitant with his personality, his thoughts, and his feelings. Learning to balance my talkative, overshare nature with his much more private one has been one of the great joys and challenges of our relationship. Nothing challenges those differences more than a wedding...